Super princess turns 4 today...

A few years ago, I was content. I had my adoring husband and two beautiful boys. So, when I went to the doctor to switch birth control methods and they told me I was pregnant with baby #3, I was in shock. Both other times I got pregnant, I wanted boys, which is what we got...I never wanted a girl. However, once the shock wore off, and I began to accept I was going to be a mommy of three...my heart began to desire a girl. I don't know why, but the desire was strong. I prayed daily...several times a day, in fact. It went something like, "Lord, I know the important thing is that this baby is healthy, and I pray for that, but I want a little girl so badly, please let this be a baby girl unless you know a reason that I do not as to why it should be a boy".
I must say the Lord is gracious, he heard my plea (and probably knew I couldn't handle three WILD boys :-)and blessed us with a baby girl. When I found out she was a she...well, I can't really put into words how I felt...let's just say it was good.
For the first couple months after we found out, we thought we had decided to name her Olivia, but then we decided on Isabel Grace, and it fits her perfectly.
Our baby girl is turning four today. Four years ago I was in the hospital, waiting to meet this perfect, sweet little blessing. It truly does not seem possible that that much time has passed. It makes me want to hold her a little tighter, knowing the next four years will probably go by even quicker.
She is truly one of a kind. She is definitely girly, asking for barbies, ponies, and sparkly dress up things for her birthday. But, she can roll with the best of them, she's tough and she loves getting into things...all this compliments of her two big brothers, I'm sure. Weather she's climbing in the fort out back, or playing
tea party with her dolls...I adore her, and I am thankful for her. I am so thankful that even though I thought I knew how my life should be, God had other plans...He knew better (He always does).
So...Feliz Cumpleanos mi princessa...Te Amo Mucho
here are a FEW :-) past images...
Mamaw & Izzy:

The bow addiction begins:

Her Don King look:

Looks like mid-sneeze LOL:

Izzy w/ cousins Maci & Keyli:

Izzy w/ G-ma:

In my favorite Paris print skirt:

Love this one...exactly how I think she should still be:

First Christmas:

Me & Izzy, San Antonio zoo:

Getting her hair done ;-) :

Just being cute:

She was/is ALWAYS laughing..she is SUCH a joy:

Today I am thankful...

Joseph told me today that in children's church he learned that the world is against you and if you learn and hold tight to the word of GOD, the world can never pull you down. "Isn't that right, Mamma" he said.

Earlier, Isabel laid out her 10 million blankets and 50 dolls all around the living room (a daily occurrence). I usually end up picking most of it up. I was just about to raise my voice in frustration and tell her to pick the mess up when I saw her get down with her dolls and bow her head, "Dear Lord, thank you for our blessings. Thank you for our health. Thank you for our food. Amen. OK, Babies, you can eat now".
It stopped my breath, if only for a moment. I decided that it was OK if she left her baby palettes all over the living room, or all over the house for that matter.

I am so thankful GOD has entrusted these fabulous little beings to David and I. I am so thankful we found our church home(or that God lead us there) and for what they do and how they teach our children. I am so grateful my children know GOD, and that their relationship is growing stronger with HIM every day. I am so thankful that just when I wonder if I am doing any good, GOD outdoes Himself by showing me that I am making progress. I am thankful my children are here with me for me to love, teach, and mold.

"Possibly the hardest part of praying for our children is waiting for our prayers to be answered. Sometimes the answers come quickly, but many times they do not. If your child has made poor choices, don't berate yourself and stop praying. Keep communication lines open with your child, continue interceding for him or her, and declare God's Word. 1/31 Praying Parent